Customer service Quote by Rick Riordan
““The jogger sighed. He pulled out his phone and my eyes got big, because it glowed with a bluish light. When he extended the antenna, two creatures began writhing around it-green snakes, no bigger than earthworms. The jogger didn't seem to notice. He checked his LCD display and cursed. "I've got to take this. Just a sec ..." Then into the phone: "Hello?" He listened. The mini-snakes writhed up and down the antenna right next to his ear. Yeah," the jogger said. "Listen-I know, but... I don't care if he is chained to a rock with vultures pecking at his liver, if he doesn't have a tracking number, we can't locate his package…A gift to humankind, great... You know how many of those we deliver-Oh, never mind. Listen, just refer him to Eris in customer service. I gotta go.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Hero, Rick Riordan, 2009
A jogger receives a mysterious call from a phone that summons tiny serpentine creatures, highlighting absurd bureaucracy and indifferent service.
In simple terms: A weird call leads to tiny snakes and a dismissive response.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let absurdity distract you from the task.
Themes
absurdity
customer service
technology
humor
Mood
ironic
playful
Type
narrative
satirical
When to use this quote
- daily commute
- call center
- customer support
- unexpected tech
- humor
Key Concepts
mythology
satire
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we handle bizarre requests at work?
- What does this say about modern tech reliance?
A Different Perspective
The scenario may be too fantastical for realistic interpretation.
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